LAS CRUCES - Families facing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will have access to a free, six-week education course in Las Cruces offered by the New Mexico chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Skills for Dementia Caregiving 101” is a free multi-session program designed for family caregivers.

The course will run from 2 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday starting April 10 until May 15 at Crossroads in Home Care, 189 Howard Place. To register or for more information, contact Alexis Ramirez at 800-272-3900 or email alramirez@alz.org.

This evidence-based training aims to teach caregivers practical techniques for interacting with loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, and for understanding and managing their behavior. It also imparts tools for long-term planning and for reducing stresses common to dementia or Alzheimer’s caregivers. The course explains the signs, impacts and pathology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Class size is limited and they do fill up quickly. Call now to register. Participants of class may be reimbursed for the cost of having others tend to their loved one while they attend the classes.